mounting

mount·ing

(mownt'ing),

In dentistry, the laboratory procedure of attaching the maxillary and/or mandibular cast to an articulator.

mounting

[mount′ing]

the preparation of specimens and slides for study.

mount

Device (usually in metal or plastic) which holds the ophthalmic lenses before the eyes in rimless spectacles or in spectacles with rims, but which do not surround the lenses, the latter being held by holes, slots or grooves in their periphery. Syn. mounting.

mount·ing

(mownt'ing)

In dentistry, laboratory procedure of attaching maxillary and/or mandibular cast to an articulator.

mounting

see mount.

mounting behavior

the placement of the forequarters over the hindquarters of another animal, as occurs in mating. Seen particularly in pet dogs that mount other dogs, male or female, humans or sometimes objects. Usually considered unacceptable behavior by owners.

inappropriate mounting

commonly seen in puppies, but occasionally continues into adulthood. Commonly a displacement activity, in response to conflict or excitement.

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